What is Salter Harris's fracture?
Break in the growth plate of bone or nearby is also called the Epiphasion Plate or Physical Plate, called Salter Harris fracture. These fractures are seen only in children and adolescents who have not completed growth. A damaged bone cell can grow at accelerated or slowed speeds, causing noticeable differences in bone lengths. Salter Harris fractures are classified to IX according to the bone area and growth plates damaged by fracture. The classification of the fracture site may indicate whether surgery is required to balance and stabilize the broken bone. Bone and bruise pain are common symptoms of Salter Harris fracture and the skin near the fracture is likely to be painful to the touch. The swelling around the area usually occurs shortly after injury. During T, painkillers or non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are recommended. Type I fracture passes transversely through the epiphysis plate. After healing the fracture, there are no residual problems with bone growth. Casting to avoidThe bone movement is done until the fracture is heated, usually about four to six weeks.
type II fractures are a browsing of bone parts directly above the growth plate called a metaphýsis that extends into a growth plate. This type of fracture Salter Harris is the most common. The bone usually casts them until the six -day healing time is completed. Bone growth usually continues normally after healing fractures.
type III Salter Harris includes bone area under the growth plate and the growth plate itself. Part of the epiphysis can break away, which requires overflows to align the bones. After properly set the bone, it is immobilized in the cast. Healing time for type III fracture may require up to six weeks.
type IV fracture is often associated with disturbed bone growth patterns that can lead to permanent disability. It decomposes from the epiphysis up through the growth plate and into the metaphysis. Before castingEm bones are often necessary surgical alignment. The broken bone generally recovers after four to six weeks of complete rest.
Salter Harris Fracture Type V almost always leads to a serious reduction in bone growth and this occurs when the growth plate is crushed between the epiphysis and the metaphýsis. Surgical treatment to stabilize the bone and restore the joint may be necessary. The bones will take about four to six weeks after recovery after the application of the cast, and after the occupancy is removed, physical therapy may be required to support easy mobility.